Senior Clinical Scientist - Patient-Centered Research

Primary Talent Partners has a new contract opening for a Senior Clinical Scientist - Patient-Centered Research to join our pharmaceutical client in Rahway, NJ. This is a 19‑month contract to start with the potential for extensions. Pay $46.00 – $56.00 per hour; W2 contract, no PTO, no benefits. ACA‑compliant supplemental package available for enrollment. Description Under the general direction of the Sr Principal Scientist Patient-Centered Endpoints & Strategy (PaCES) lead, the Senior Scientist coordinates global Clinical Outcomes Assessment (COA) endpoint strategies, including patient‑reported outcomes (PROs) for specific disease areas. The Senior Scientist supports the PaCES lead on the development, validation, analysis, and interpretation of COA endpoints to support overall product development. The Senior Scientist works closely with the PaCES lead and collaborates with individuals from Clinical Research, Regulatory Affairs, Biostatistics, Outcomes Research, and Operations to ensure COA endpoint strategies are consistent with, executed, and interpreted to support the product strategy. Primary Activities Provide assistance on selection and/or development of COA/PRO instruments for inclusion in studies. Support the PaCES lead in guiding implementation of COA/PRO instruments into studies by following client standard processes. Attend Clinical Trial Team meetings on behalf of the PaCES lead to facilitate alignment of appropriate endpoint measures for clinical trials. Coordinate COA/PRO related sections of evidence packages to be submitted to regulatory agencies. Coordinate development, validation, implementation, and utilization of instruments aimed at measuring COA/PROs in clinical trials and/or observational studies. Conduct literature searches to support COA/PRO endpoint strategies. Support or produce scientific communications (abstracts, poster presentations, podium presentations, manuscripts, etc.). Keep up to date with COA/PRO methodologies and guidelines (including those from regulatory authorities and reimbursement agencies) and communicate findings to the PaCES team. Education Master’s degree in Health Services Research, Statistics, Psychometrics, Outcomes Research or closely related field with 3+ years of relevant work experience in the pharmaceutical industry. OR Bachelor’s degree in the same fields with 5+ years of relevant work experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Required Experience Familiarity with COA/PRO requirements for regulatory and reimbursement agencies. Knowledge of methodological approaches and technical aspects (study design, data analysis, and interpretation) of COA/PRO development, validation, electronic migration, and interpretation in clinical trials and observational studies. Ability to understand and respond to multiple internal and external customers. Strong project management and communication skills. Experience with scientific presentations and publications. Software MS Office suite. Personality Excellent communication skills. Take initiative to understand the role. Curious about the company’s work. Eager to understand more about the role. Adapts well within the group. Location & Hybrid Details Hybrid role: 3 days per week onsite with days option between Monday‑Thursday. Work location: West Point, PA or Rahway, NJ. Equal Opportunity Primary Talent Partners is an Equal Opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at info@primarytalentpartners.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr